SB 410 (2022): relative to public comment periods at school district meetings and meetings of the state board of education.

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SB 410 (2022)

relative to public comment periods at school district meetings and meetings of the state board of education.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 333

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0721s). The committee's amendment (2022-0721s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 24, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 24, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2022, making it Chapter 333 of the session laws. It took effect on September 6, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 101
  • April 6, 2022, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • April 26, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • February 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0721s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Education
  • February 8, 2022: Hearing: 02/08/2022, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am
  • February 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0721s , 02/24/2022
  • February 24, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0721s , AA, VV; 02/24/2022
  • February 24, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0721s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/24/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Education
  • April 6, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/06/2022 01:30 pm LOB 205-207
  • April 26, 2022: Executive Session: 04/26/2022 09:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 27, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • July 8, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 07/08/2022; Chapter 0333; Effective 09/06/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1195 (2022): relative to public comment periods at school district meetings and meetings of the state board of education.

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